Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation — the world's largest producer of polycrystalline silicon

The Dow Chemical Company — global headquarters and a vast portfolio of product and research capability for the entire specialty chemicals spectrum

Dow Corning Corporation — global headquarters of the world leader in silicon products research

Dow Corning Solar Solutions Center - enables collaboration with customers to develop, evaluate and pilot materials solutions used to manufacture solar panels

A Scientific Environment — presence of major chemical manufacturing companies, world-class R&D facilities and product testing laboratories

Manufacturing DNA — long history as a manufacturing center and transferrable skills from the auto industry

Support Synergies — a network of industrial supply companies and workforce training resources

Universities — a dozen prominent universities and colleges in the area

Transportation Systems — international airports, seaports, highways, and rail